Updated ‘finding and choosing a private COVID-19 provider’ guidance sets out what an individual should know before they look for a private provider or book a test. The guidance includes information on:

  • minimum standards;
  • UKAS accreditation;
  • the provider lists published on GOV.UK; and
  • what the government are doing to protect consumers.

The provider lists published on GOV.UK are of providers that have demonstrated compliance with the government’s minimum standards for the type of commercial COVID-19 testing service they offer. The lists are not exhaustive. Some providers have decided to opt out from being published on these lists.

See: Finding and choosing a private coronavirus (COVID-19) test provider – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)